Bioethics

In its endeavor to disseminate ethical principles in biomedical research and clinical investigations, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center established a Bioethics section. It is one of the few prestigious entities that implements these principles within the context of international standards. The Bioethics Section even blends Islamic teachings and local cultural values with its international equivalent. In particular, the “Universal Declaration for Bioethics and Human Rights” (UNESCO) constitutes the backbone for these undertakings. The main spheres of the dual purpose include protecting human subjects involved in clinical research, patients’ rights and addressing dilemmas faced in biological research. An agreement has been signed between KAIMRC and UNESCO that fosters academic collaboration between both institutions.

Thus, a momentum has evolved, allowing for KAIMRC to excel to the top of the list for achieving recognition as the designated UNESCO chair for Biomedical Ethics.

Education

2011 – 2015, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Bioethics/Medical Ethics, The University of Birmingham, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, UK. Thesis Title: Biomedical Ethics of Donating Blood for Molecular and Genetic Research in Saudi Arabia.

Co-Founder KAIMRC Project: I helped to manage and coordinated the KAIMRC project from the inception of the idea in 2003 to the inauguration in 2006. I served in the early stages of most of its projects like DNA banking, Cord blood banking, Education Section and the IRB. In addition to those activities I founded/co-founded the Clinical Research Section and The Biomedical Ethics Section a.k.a Bioethics Section.

Teaching: As faculty member, I supported many training and academic programs such as the Master of Bioethics, Courses in Research Methodology, Research philosophy, and Research designs. I also founded the Clinical Research Program in 2008 which is still active.

Research Mentoring: As an experienced researcher, I have used both qualitative as well as quantitative research designs with their differences in methodological and philosophical levels.

Research Coaching: I served as a research coach for many Saudi Clubs for Masters and Ph.D. students who face difficulties in managing and conducting their academic research through one-to-one coaching and group workshops.

Certified Trainer: I have two “Train The Trainers” certificates: the first is an international one in Clinical Research from Barnet International. The second is a national one as public dialog speaker in King Abdulaziz Center For National Dialogue.